Cracking Open the Apple iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5 teardown

Apple's iPhone 5 has the same general shape as the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, but the newer device packs lots of hardware updates and a redesigned case. Thanks to these changes, the iPhone 5 is thinner, lighter, more powerful and easier to disassemble and repair. Follow along as I crack open the Apple iPhone 5.

Cracking Open iPhone 5: Pricing and hardware specifications

The iPhone 5 is available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. It comes in black or white. In the U.S., the iPhone 4S is available from AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. When purchased with a two-year contract, a 16GB model costs $199, the 32GB model costs $299, and the 64GB model costs $399.I bought AT&T's version of the white, 32GB iPhone 5 (sans contract) from a local Best Buy Mobile location for $799.99 (plus tax).

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Cracking Open iPhone 5: Box contents

Included with the iPhone 5 are a USB power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, Apple EarPods (with remote and mic), and product documentation.

Cracking Open iPhone 5: Completely disassembled

Cracking Open iPhone 5: Front panel completely removed

About Bill Detwiler

Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop supp...

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Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop support specialist in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.